About – Start The Heart CPR

About Us

When seconds count…you’ll be ready. That is the foundation at Start the Heart CPR.

Start the Heart CPR was founded by a 15-year first responder and father of two with one clear goal: to make life-saving training accessible, practical, and reliable for everyone. With firsthand experience on the front lines, our founder saw how preparation and quick action often mean the difference between life and tragedy.

What sets us apart is who we are. Every instructor at Start the Heart CPR is an active medical first responder; firefighters and paramedics who respond to real emergencies every single day. They don’t just teach from a manual; they bring real-world perspective, proven techniques, and the lessons learned in the field straight into the classroom. This ensures that the training you receive is not only up to standard but also grounded in real-life application.

Every instructor is an active medical first responder (firefighters & paramedics).
Training is grounded in real-life application.
Courses are designed to build confidence, not just certification.
Family-owned, community-focused, empowering people to save lives.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to make life-saving training accessible, practical, and reliable for all. Guided by the expertise of active first responders, we deliver hands-on instruction that goes beyond certification.

OUR VISION

To build a community where every person has the confidence, skills, and readiness to save a life when seconds matter most.

Our Instructors

Decades of Service. Real Emergencies. Life-Saving Expertise.

With years of service in the field, our instructors know what it takes to act when every second counts. They bring that experience into the classroom, preparing you with practical skills and the confidence to save lives.

Testimonials

What Our Learners Say

Real experiences from people who trusted us with their CPR & AED training.

Katie M. K-12 Assistant Principal

After completing this training, I feel confident that in the event of an emergency while administering assessments face-to-face with my students, I am able to provide immediate aid. Ryan and his team were personal, engaging, and thorough. Thank you!

Eric J. Owner, Jensen Family Dentistry

Ryan provided a thorough and well planned training to my offie staff of seven. I will be using Ryan for all of my CPR and First Aid trainings.

Bridget W. School Accountability Administrator

Start the Heart CPR was professional, responsive, and provided a great training to hundreds of Florida teachers.

Mercedes J. Teacher

Ryan gives a very informative and fun class. He provided everything for a complete training. Very well organized and put together. He makes sure everyone is confident about the skills he has demonstrated before the end of the session. Thank you sir for keeping us current and trained!

Austin W. Teacher

Ryan was very knowledgeable about the course material and presented it in a non-boring fashion. I would highly recommend him.

Don B. Designation

Ryan was an excellent instructor. He gave good feedback and shared stories to make the training very relevant. The online content was thorough, without being too drawn out. It progresses in a logical and compounding method to help you retain the processes. I suggest this course to anyone needing CPR/AED training.